Publisher's Synopsis
If you thought that the development of computers has limited challenges, then this book highlights one of the significant difficulties facing the computing world.
Besides, cyber-attacks have been on the rise, and this is contributed by the increase in the types of attacks experienced today by victims globally.
Inside, you will learn an overview of cyber-attacks, and how first came into existence from the first hacker who introduced the process. Learning alone about cyber-attacks also requires knowledge about the different types of attacks, including the most recent techniques used by attackers.
You will then learn about the different types, including the first type of attack, which caught the attention of developers. Preparing for the worsts is usually essential, especially when venturing into new areas without understanding the limitations which are likely to experience. In this book, therefore, the types of cyber-attacks highlighted accompany the possible mitigations measures which you may use to prevent specific processes.
Understanding about cyber-attacks and its types is not usually enough unless accompanied by some of the possible prevention measures you can use and protect your computer system against such.
When learning about the types of cyber-attacks, you will find out that there are several ways an attacker can gain access to under your system. This is, therefore, essential as it may require you to implement different methods in order to prevent losing relevant data.
Thus, the book highlights the useful guidelines to follow and prevent attackers from targeting your system and infect your files.
Also, you will learn about some recommendations in each type of cyber-attack to use in case you feel like you are vulnerable to a particular kind of attack. The book provides specific measures for specific types of cyberattacks to benefits those who doubt their vulnerabilities one or more attacks. In this case, you will have a clear understanding of how to manage your system and prevent specific attacks that may damage your computer system. You will also learn the difference between prevention measures and mitigation measures relevant to cyber-attacks. This way, you will have a clear understanding of how to deal with cyber-attacks and how to have general prevention methods to protect your system against future threats to your data.
Inside You Will Find
- A general overview of cyber-attacks including definitions, history and how it has caused chaos among computer users
- Common types of cyber-attacks and the processes used to implement them in a given attack to a victim's computer
- Recommendation measures for each specific type of cyber-attack when faced with one or more threats
- Preventions measures of cyber-attacks and how to go about achieving them for the benefit of providing exceptional protections services to your computer system
- And more....
